[HG-PBEM] Re: A Chance Meeting [Oops! Use this one.]

  • From: "Alex Altman" <alex.altman@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <apaworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2003 01:44:04 -0400

> The old executive turned back toward the window and started walking.
> "There is no need to worry, Mr. Augusta...." He turned back. "...and Miss
> Anastapulos." He then looked at Terry. "I have full confidence in the
> Colonel in the security of our star here." He patted Sebastian on the
> back. "The incident was an unfortunate accident, eh?" Terry could see that
> the man had tried discreetly to direct the question toward him.

Sebastian nodded, his expression suddenly more somber. "It's terrible that
people were hurt, especially since the attack came totally out of the blue. I
think you'll find I don't scare that easily, though. I've been to some pretty
hairy places over the last couple years."

> "Well then," Mr. Detzer responded. "Let's take care of business, shall
> we?" He gestured toward the couches, beckoning everyone to sit.
>
> "I can get drinks for everyone," Nadia spoke up. "What would people like?
> We have a full bar."
>
> Chico ordered first. "I'll take any brew that you have from Innsbruck."
>
> "I'll take a water, no ice," Clara stated.
>
> [...]
>
> Nadia looked to Sebastian. "What about you, Chance?"

He smiled his thanks. "I'd love something local, if you've got it around."

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